AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is here and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From Valentine's dance parties to roller derby tryouts, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this weekend.
Fat Tuesday may have passed, but there are still a few Mardi Gras events planned throughout Central Texas this weekend, including a party at Still Austin Whiskey Co., a ball at Dell Diamond in Round Rock and more.
Post-Valentine's events
TX Emo Club has two events planned for the lovers out there this weekend. Pop punk fans can dust off their Vans and time-warp back to Warped Tour with "Still Into You: Paramore Valentine's Dance Party" at Empire Control Room & Garage on Friday, and Swifties can attend "Lover: Taylor Swift Night" at Swan Dive on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Beyhive members can stop by "Crazy in Love: A Valentine's Tribute to Beyoncé" at Lefty's Brick Bar, also on Saturday.
If you're looking for something a little more relaxed, Mozart's Coffee Roasters is hosting an "After-Valentine's Weekend Experience" with music from Dave Scher on Friday and Saturday. Or you can catch a screening of "Romeo + Juliet" at Hotel Magdalena on Friday.
Looking for a new outlet for your frustration that is also a lot of fun? TXRD is holding a second day of spring tryouts at its "Thunderdome" facility in Buda, located at 1131 S. Loop 4, on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The organization said all women, female-identifying and nonbinary or gender-nonconforming skaters over the age of 21 are welcome to try out.
Once you've tried out, you can catch a TXRD bout Sunday at the Palmer Event Center. The Cherry Bombs and Holy Rollers face off starting at 5 p.m.
Other things happening this weekend:
- Grace Potter – Friday at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- Texas Stars vs. Iowa Wild – Friday and Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
- Papi Siii: A Latin Gay Night - Saturday at Cheer Up Charlies
- Cold War Kids – Saturday at Stubb's
- Texas Women's Basketball vs. Iowa State – Saturday at Moody Center
- Kenny Wayne Sheperd – Saturday at ACL Live
- Los Lonely Boys – Saturday and Sunday at the Paramount Theatre
- Lunar New Year Festival – Sunday at Chinatown Center Austin
- John Michael Montgomery – Sunday at Haute Spot